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Popeyes is bringing back Cajun Rice for its 50th anniversary

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The company is also planning another discounted chicken promotion as part of planned celebrations for its birthday.

Operations

Inside Taco Bell’s futuristic new restaurant

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2022

Here’s a look at the new “Defy” prototype, which opened in Minnesota earlier this month and features four drive-thru lanes and sends food to your car through an elevator.

Financing

Big chains maintain their faith in China despite continued shutdowns

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2022

The Bottom Line: The country’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy is not expected to end anytime soon. That’s not stopping major chains from building a lot of restaurants there.

Financing

Del Taco to pay $50M to settle a wage-and-hour lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2022

The claims date back a decade. Parent company Jack in the Box, which acquired the taco chain in March, said it anticipated the payout.

Financing

Your next Subway sandwich could come from a vending machine

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2022

The sandwich giant, looking to reinvigorate growth, has been testing vending machines as part of a broader “grab and go” strategy to use existing locations as bases for sales in multiple spots.

Marketing

Popeyes offering cheap chicken to mark its 50th birthday

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company, which officially turns 50 on Sunday, will allow digital customers who spend $5 to buy two pieces of chicken for 59 cents next week. That’s the same price as in 1972.

Financing

Fast-food restaurants do away with dining rooms

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2022

Quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains continue to offer up prototypes that don’t feature indoor seating. Here’s why this is such a huge trend.

Leadership

Eegee’s names Jason Vaughn CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The former chief executive with Frisch’s will take over the 31-unit sandwich concept for Ron Petty, who is retiring.

Financing

Jack in the Box finds ramping up unit growth to be a slow process

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The company plans to generate 4% annual restaurant growth by 2025. But a thin pipeline, weak units and supply chain hassles are making the process of getting there difficult.

Operations

Tim Hortons U.S. is the latest to try a seatless prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The company unveiled a 900-square-foot drive-thru-only location among its new designs, which also include a larger version with a 24-seat dining room.

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